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Project #1:
7. What could the speaker have done differently that would have improved the speech
Project #2:
CATEGORY
RATING
COMMENTS/ SUGGESTIONS
Speech Value (Interesting, meaningful to audience) Preparation (Research, rehearsal) Organization (Logical, clear) Opening (Attention-getting, led into topic) Body (Flowed smoothly, appropriate support Material) Conclusion (Effective) Transitions (Appropriate, helpful)
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Project #3:
CATEGORY
RATING
COMMENTS/ SUGGESTIONS
The general purpose of the speech was clear The specific purpose of the speech was clear The speech organization supported the speechs specific purpose. The main points and supporting material contributed to the speechs specific purpose. The beginning, body and reinforced the specific purpose. conclusion
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The speaker achieved the specific purpose. The speaker appeared confident sincere, with minimal nervousness. and
What could the speaker have done differently to make the speech more effective?
Project #4:
HOW TO SAY IT
Executive Summary: Words are powerful. They convey your message and influence the audience and its perception of you. Word choice and arrangement need just as much attention as speech organization and purpose. Select clear, accurate, descriptive and short words that best communicate your ideas and arrange them effectively and correctly. Every word should add value, meaning and punch to the speech. Objectives: Select the right words and sentence structure to communicate your ideas clearly, accurately and vividly. Use rhetorical devices to enhance and emphasize ideas. Eliminate jargon and unnecessary words. Use correct grammar. Time: Five to seven minutes. Note To The Evaluator: The speaker is to use words and arrangements of words that effectively communicate his or her message to the audience. The speaker should select clear, accurate, descriptive and short words and choose verbs that convey action. Sentence and paragraph construction should be simple and short. The speaker needs to include rhetorical devices, avoid jargon and unnecessary words and use correct grammar. The speech must have a clear purpose and be appropriately organized. Please complete the evaluation form below by checking the appropriate column for each item.
Comments/ Suggestions
Was the speech topic appropriate for this particular assignment? Did the speaker use simple, short and clear words? Did the speaker use vivid, descriptive words that created mental images? Did the speaker use words that had more than one meaning or were inaccurate? Were the speakers sentences short, simple and understandable? Did the speaker use rhetorical devices to enhance his or her ideas? Did the speaker avoid jargon and unnecessary words? Did the speaker use proper grammar and pronunciation? Was the speech purpose clear? Was the speech effectively organized? What could the speaker have done differently to make the speech more effective?
Project #5:
Comments/ Suggustions
Topic Selection:
Facilitated body language Satisfactory Could improve Excellent Satisfactory Could improve Confident, enthusiastic Satisfactory Nervous, tense Poised, balanced Satisfactory Could improve Natural, evocative Satisfactory Could improve Purposeful, smooth Satisfactory Awkward, distracting Established visual bonds Satisfactory Could improve Animated, friendly, genuine Satisfactory Could improve Clear Satisfactory Could improve
Preparation:
Manner:
Posture:
Gestures:
Body movement:
Eye contact:
Facial expression:
Speech Purpose:
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Speech organization:
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Project #6:
VOCAL VARIETY
Executive Summary: Your voice has a major effect on your audience. A lively, exciting voice attracts and keeps listeners attention. A speaking voice should be pleasant, natural, forceful, expressive and easily heard. Use volume, pitch, rate and quality as well as appropriate pauses to reflect and add meaning and interest to your message. Your voice should reflect the thoughts you are presenting. Review Your Speaking Voice (Catalog No. 199), which you received in your New Member Kit. Objectives: Use voice volume, pitch, rate and quality to reflect and add meaning and interest to your message. Use pauses to enhance your message. Use vocal variety smoothly and naturally. Time: Five to seven minutes. Note To The Evaluator: The speaker is to use a voice that is pleasing to listen to, with proper balance of volume, pitch and rate, and use pauses to enhance his or her message. The speakers voice should reflect and add meaning to the thoughts he or she is presenting. The speaker is to incorporate lessons learned in previous projects about purpose, organization, word usage and body language. In addition to your verbal evaluation, please complete this evaluation form by checking the appropriate space for each category. Add comments where praise is warranted or where you can offer specific suggestions for improvement.
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Topic Selection: Volume: Rate: Pitch: Quality: Pauses: Expressiveness: Vocal variety: Organization: Word Usage: Body language:
____Facilitated vocal variety ____Excellent ____Excellent, varied ____Varied, conversational ____Pleasant, friendly ____Appropriate, effective ____Conveyed emotion, meaning ____Enhanced speech ____Logical flow of ideas ____Vivid, descriptive, accurate ____Natural, expressive
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____Could Improve ____Too loud or soft ____Too fast or too slow ____Monotonous, artificial ____Harsh, monotonous ____Could improve ____Could improve ____Could improve ____Should improve ____Could improve ____Unnatural, distracting
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Project #7:
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3. How well did the speaker support his or her main points?
8. Did the speaker take advantage of body language and vocal variety?
9. What could the speaker have done differently to improve the speech?
Project #8:
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Comments/ Suggestions
Were the visual aids appropriate for the speech and message? Did each visual aid help you to understand and remember the speakers point? Was each visual aid clearly visible? If the speaker used computer-based visuals or overhead transparencies, was each visual easy to read and well-designed? Did the speaker use the visual aids smoothly and with confidence? How clear was the speakers purpose? Did the speaker use body language to reinforce the message? Was the speakers word choice effective and appropriate? Was the speech well-researched?
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Project #9:
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Comments/ Suggestions
Did the speaker project sincerity and conviction? Was the speaker a credible source of information about this topic? Did the speaker phrase his/her appeal in terms of the audiences self-interest? Did the speech opening capture the audiences interest? Did the speaker use facts and logical reasoning to support his or her views? Did the speaker properly use emotion to persuade the audience to support his or her views? Was the speech organization effective? Did the speakers body language and vocal variety contribute to the message? Were you persuaded to accept the speakers views? What could the speaker have done differently to make the speech more effective?
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Project #10:
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Satisfactory
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Comments/ Suggestions
Was the speech topic relevant to the occasion selected? Did the speaker understand and express the feelings and needs of the audience? Was the speaker forceful, confident and positive? Did the speaker effectively use stories, anecdotes and/ or quotes to help convey his or her message? Did the speakers words convey strong, vivid mental images? Did the speakers use of body language enhance his or her message? Did the speech uplift the audience and motivate them as the speaker intended? What could the speaker have done differently to make the speech more effective?
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